Episode 46: How Faith-Based Leaders Can Support Mental Health Without Replacing Professional Support Services

Send us Fan MailList of national mental health resources with contact information descriptions of when to use each one:1. 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline•Phone: Call or Text 988•Website: 988lifeline.org•When to use: If you or someone you know is in emotional distress or thinking about suicide. Also for general mental health crises. Available 24/7 with trained crisis counselors.2. Crisis Text Line•Text: Text HOME to 741741•Website: crisistextline.org•When to use: If you’re experiencing a crisis and prefer texting over talking—especially helpful for panic attacks, anxiety, depression, or emotional overwhelm. Available 24/7.3. National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) Helpline•Phone: 1-800-950-NAMI (6264)•Hours: Monday–Friday, 10 AM – 10 PM ET•Website: nami.org/help•When to use: When you need information, guidance, or resources about mental health conditions for yourself or a loved one. Not a crisis line but highly supportive.4. SAMHSA’s National Helpline•Phone: 1-800-662-HELP (4357)•Website: samhsa.gov/find-help/national-helpline•When to use: If you’re looking for treatment options or referrals for mental health or substance use disorders. Available 24/7, free, and confidential.5. Veterans Crisis Line•Phone: Call 988, then press 1•Text: 838255•Website: veteranscrisisline.net•When to use: If you’re a veteran, service member, or family member in crisis or needing support. 24/7 confidential care. WEBSITE: https://faithmeetsacademia.buzzsprout.com/2312145/episodesCONTACT: [email protected] DISCLAIMER: The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are solely my own and do not reflect or represent the positions, policies, or opinions of my employer, any organization or academic institution with which I am affiliated. This podcast is a personal initiative, and is not connected to my official/ formal duties and responsibilities as a university professor.